I currently live in Southern California but am looking to dip my toes into real estate investing via purchasing a rental investment property in Kansas City (I have roots there, visit fairly often, have real estate connections there, etc.).

Considering attending some local real estate meet ups so you can make some connections.

I would highly recommend interviewing local real estate agents in the area that also show expertise in STRs.  

These lists include details like the type of permit, property address, project scope, and sometimes the owner or contractor's contact information.How Real Estate Investors Can Use Building Permit Lists:Identify Potential Sellers:Investors can track permits for major renovations or additions.

I’m Lori, a real estate agent, and I’m happy to join this community.

You mention you have no experience in these types of parks and your first deal you want to take down 100.When I was working for a GC we did a condo project for a developer who never developed a building before and he sold his company (it company) and used the entire amount to develop real estate.He ended going bankrupt because his inexperience with his experience and his designers and every mistake they made was multiplied by 150 since that is how many units there were.

If the cosigner/guarantor owns real estate for example, any unpaid judgement will become a lien on that property and raise the odds significantly for eventually getting paid.If the cosigner/guarantor doesn't have assets like real estate to go after all they are offering you is a promise and last I checked you can't cash a promise!

Now that rates are finally dropping they anticipate there will be buying opportunities and are trying to find cash.

Not sure what state you intend to get licensed in to start, but before you get too far along I would check with the Real Estate Commission to confirm that your end-game (AI decisions only, no human broker in the loop) will pass their muster.

I have ten years of experience as a real estate agent.